#ptintraining

𝘽𝙚 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 . . . ⁣ . . . love them or loathe them goals are essentially what get us from A - B every single day; ⁣ Goal = Get up at 7.30am and go to work. ⁣ It’s simple, specific & measurable. ⁣ Goal = Empty my inbox before 10am. ⁣ Again, it’s simple specific & measurable. ⁣ Goal = Beat Mr D at chess over lunch. ⁣ Ok so that ones not quite as simple but it’s definitely specific & measurable • Get the idea? ⁣ Setting goals isn’t a bad thing nor are they self-indulgent, they’re a key part of motivation in life whether they’re intrinsic or extrinsic. ⁣ What are your goals at the moment? I’ll leave mine in the comments below! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #personaltrainerlife #ptintraining #glowgrowcreate #myselflovestyle #fitcommunity #chattycaptioncommunity #readysweatglow #findyourstrong #activeliving #fittips #fitnesslifestyle #staypositive #fitnessmotivation #beatyesterday #wellnessblogger #bestlifeproject #powerofshe #wellnesscoach #dreambig #betterforit #movementculture #fitnessforlife #strongnotskinny #mindandbody #youcandoit #growthmindset #fitnesspage #fitfam #mondaymotivation #discoverunder2k (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ5fAr0hhXl/?igshid=nepddawpvzzl

𝘿𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 . . . ⁣ . . . are good for the soul. ⁣ Yesterday we built a snowman, had several snowball fights, played chess, went on a wonderful walk, made a snow angel, saw a doe and her fawn spronking, drank hot chocolates and cosied up u see the duvet watching films and eating pizza. ⁣ You don’t have to hustle every day ✌🏼 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #personaltrainerlife #ptintraining #glowgrowcreate #myselflovestyle #fitcommunity #findyourstrong #chattycaptioncommunity #activeliving #staypositive #readysweatglow #reclaimthehappy #wellnessblogger #bestlifeproject #wellnesscoach #betterforit #movementculture #feelfreefeed #choosejoy #aslowmoment #calmversation #selfcare #activewearaddict #activewearforwomen #activewearfashion #adventurespirit #embracingaslowerlife #capturequiet #littlestoriesofmylife #mindfulmoments #mindandbody (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ3Le-JhDRX/?igshid=1vi65l9lhvyj9

📅 5116 Days ✈️ 62,060 Miles 🌄 18 Countries 🏡 3 Houses 🐶 1 Wild House Guest ⁣ Countless adventures. ⁣ Thank you for always supporting my dreams, quashing my fears and hugging me when I feel scared. ⁣ 14 years with you 💕 ⁣ ⁣ #personaltrainerlife #ptintraining #glowgrowcreate #myselflovestyle #findyourstrong #chattycaptioncommunity #readysweatglow #reclaimthehappy #bestlifeproject #wellnesscoach #betterforit #movementculture #aquietstyle #feelfreefeed #feelgoodstyle #choosejoy #belovedstories #crazyloveandwildkisses #coupleshoot #authenticlovestories #peopleinlove #couplesinlove #lovestoryphoto #couplesthattravel #traveltogether #tenerife🌴 #teide #volcanoteide #teidenationalpark #elteide (at Teide National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJtnTuchl43/?igshid=wdpacyf4isw8

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 . . . ⁣ . . . same old diet culture bullshit!!! ⁣ Even before Christmas my inbox was brimming with activewear sales, the latest ‘skinny’ products that claimed they could help me shed 2020 in an instant & of course those wonderfully structured “plans” that associate food with guilt. I'd be lying if I said was never taken in by their clever marketing ploys. I've counted my syns, I've brewed my skinny teas and hell I have bought more ‘sculpting’ activewear than I care to remember. I remember one New Years Eve I sat and read up on the latest weight loss pills to be taking the world by storm … but for them to ‘work’ you needed to also take their detox pills and meal replacement shakes • Oh and lets not forget that they highly recommended their ground-breaking beauty supplement as well so that you totally rocked in your new body • Their so called ‘dream body’ collection cost about £80 in total (plus extortionate postage of course) but their claim to help me achieve my lifestyle and fitness goals, along with their celeb “athlete” endorsement, convinced me it was worth every penny. That was back in 2012 and in 2018 when we moved house, I threw the half full containers of what I'd bought that NYE in the bin • You see they didn't help me to achieve my lifestyle and fitness goals at all, in fact they made my IBS worse than ever & they made me even less motivated as I struggled with the restricted diet, a severe lack of energy and of course no progress. Not that I would have admitted it at the time of course. So what has helped me to achieve my goals? Well that's the thing, there is no diet pill, skinny tea or wonder bra that has ever helped me along the way • But was has helped is investing in learning to understand my body, my nutrition and finding my why by working with people who want to help, not just make a quick buck. Lets make 2021 the year we invest in knowledge and understanding rather than diet culture and make it our best one yet, because those pills in the cupboard won't empower you in the same way learning will. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #personaltrainerlife #ptintraining #glowgrowcreate #myselflovestyle #fitcommunity #findyourstrong (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJidolpBBij/?igshid=7a88vl4occmc

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 . . . ⁣ . . . interesting? ⁣ But let's end it on a positive note • Here are a few things I'm super grateful for this year: 🔥 Our staycation in January for my birthday & spending our days exploring and enjoying roaring fires in the local pubs! 🏃🏻‍♀️ Achieving my official 10K PB in February & completing my first (albeit virtual) Marathon in October! 🎧 Seeing the Courteeners live in Leeds back in February! 🚶🏻‍♀️ Spending most of Spring & Summer exploring the world from my doorstep! 💕 Getting creative for Mr Ds birthday during #lockdown2 and baking him 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 lemon drizzle cake I have ever whipped up! 🎄 Spending Christmas in the sun and finally getting some vitamin sea!!! ⁣ So over 12000 ❤s and 2000 🗨s later, 2020 is coming to a close • Yes it's been challenging and in many ways life changing, but it's also been full of love and light and I've enjoyed so much of it too • To those of you out there that have played your part by tagging, double tapping, commenting, sharing, DMing ... THANK YOU and here's to 2021!!! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #personaltrainerlife #ptintraining #glowgrowcreate #myselflovestyle #fitcommunity #chattycaptioncommunity #readysweatglow #findyourstrong #fittips #fitnesslifestyle #reclaimthehappy #QuarantinPillowChallenge #PillowChallenge #Quarantine #isolation #lockdown #ootd #discoverunder2k #wellnessmyway #leedsblogger #stayingin #mymirrormessage #femalefamily #themirrormotivator #happyselves #seethegram #top9 #goodbye2020 #myyearinsquares (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJekKqZBmHt/?igshid=e09niiy62hab

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙮 . . . ⁣ . . . holiday edition. ⁣ One of the biggest questions I get when I'm away is regarding my diet; how do I maintain it, what do I eat and do I go 'all out'. ⁣ The truth is I kinda go all out some days and maintain it on others, just as I would at home • On Christmas day I had pastries & crepes for breakfast, pizza & chips for lunch, cocktails, cava and a 4-course evening meal (with all the cheese & carbs I could find)!!! ⁣ But this is what a typical day of food looked like in Tenerife; 🍳 𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙁𝘼𝙎𝙏 = 2 egg omelette filled with tomato & mushrooms, baked beans, more mushrooms & of course 2 hash browns • I also had at least 2 coffees and a glass of OJ to kick start me on a morning!!! ⁣ 🥗 𝙇𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙃 = Loaded nachos • I had these for lunch on four of the 7 days we were on holiday ... loaded with jalapeños, sour cream, guac, cheese and black beans these bad boys made the perfect poolside sharer!!! ⁣ 🍝 𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙍 = Most evenings I had a little salad and bread to start, an assortment of mains from the buffet (they did the best risottos & paellas) and the most amazing lemon pie to finish • However, on this particular evening I opted for the most amazing bowl of lobster tagliatelle ... it was so amazing I had no room for dessert!!! ⁣ The thing is, life's to short to hold back and I want to try all the flavours the world has to offer - if that means filling my plate with salad and a banana topped pizza (#truestory) then that's what I'm going to do • I'm a big believer in the 80/20 rule and well that 20 for me is when I'm AFK exploring • What's your favourite holiday meal? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #personaltrainerlife #ptintraining #glowgrowcreate #myselflovestyle #fitcommunity #chattycaptioncommunity #readysweatglow #findyourstrong #activeliving #fitnesslifestyle #flatlaytoday #mytablesituation #storyofmytable #tablesituation #veggielife #vegetarianfitness #balancedmeals #healthygut #eatforhealth #eatwholefoods #nourishtoflourish #nutrientdense #healthyeatinghabits #healthyfoodtips #healthyfoodchoices #flexitarian #whatieatinaday #holidayfood #mydietmyway (at Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJdQvx2hEu6/?igshid=1d66ksk50avkp

#𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙𝙫𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙨𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 . . . ⁣ . . . I mean it's a pretty accurate representation of my year right? ⁣ I may have started the year with my nose in a book or two and playing Spyro (which reminds me, I haven't played on Spyro in ages) 𝗕𝗨𝗧 I've finished it hustling!!! ⁣ There's nothing wrong with taking it easy, but I think it's safe to say I had sat in my comfort zone for far too long and well 2020 helped me break free. ⁣ At the start of the year I promised myself that by Christmas I would no longer be in the job that made me feel so unhappy that I dreaded getting up in a morning & gave me anxiety every Sunday night ... now I'm in a job I not only love doing, but truly feel appreciated for and I'm well on my way to becoming a fully qualified PT too! ⁣ To those out there who are sick of feeling under appreciated, over worked and uninspired by what you’re doing - don’t wait for the next global pandemic to free yourself. ⁣ Take the leap, I promise it's worth it! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #personaltrainerlife #ptintraining #glowgrowcreate #myselflovestyle #fitcommunity #chattycaptioncommunity #findyourstrong #readysweatglow #reclaimthehappy #quarantinelife #selfquarantine #newnormal #wereinthistogether #wellgethroughthis #athomeworkouts #athomegym #getfitathome #noequipmentworkout #quarantoned #activewearaddict #activewearforwomen #activewearfashion #asseenonme #howitstartedvshowitsgoing #love #instagood #photooftheday #fashion #beautiful (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJatR2ghZQC/?igshid=etl6afsd0kpw

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙡... ⁣ ...let’s celebrate the small stuff • What’s something you’re grateful for today? ⁣ Me? ⁣ I’m grateful for this little piece of cloth that has allowed me to be able to travel for the first time this year, that has kept me safe throughout all the shit that 2020 has thrown at us and that continues to give me freedom. ⁣ I wear my mask in the gym, at work and now I wear it whenever I’m outside (as that’s the rule here) • Although I wasn’t a fan at first and it has given me some serious mascne over the last few months, I’m so grateful or the freedom and safety this little mask has given me. ⁣ In fact, I don’t know what I’ll do when people can see my face again! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #personaltrainerlife #ptintraining #glowgrowcreate #myselflovestyle #fitcommunity #chattycaptioncommunity #staypositive #readysweatglow #reclaimthehappy #bestlifeproject #wellnessblogger #wellnesscoach #feelfreefeed #aquietstyle #feelgoodstyle #choosejoy #lockdown2020 #aslowmoment #calmversation #embracingaslowerlife #wellnesswednesday #quarantinefitness #littlestoriesofmylife #christmastreesofinstagram #christmastreeselfie #christmasiscoming #christmas2020 #christmasspirit #gratitude #gratefulmindset (at Adeje, Canarias, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJHD5jjh2Ae/?igshid=1as9c84p4pvok